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Wallsend ( / ˌwɔːlzˈɛnd /) is a town in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. It has a population of 43,842 and lies 4 miles (6.5 kilometres) east of Newcastle upon Tyne. [2] History. Roman Wallsend. In Roman times, this was the site of the fort of Segedunum.
- 43,826
- North East
Segedunum was a Roman fort at modern-day Wallsend, North Tyneside in North East England. The fort lay at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall near the banks of the River Tyne . It was in use for approximately 300 years from around 122 AD to almost 400.
- England
- c. 122 AD
- Tyne and Wear
- Britannia
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Wallsend is a western suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. It is split between the local government areas of City of Newcastle and City of Lake Macquarie .
- 1,022/km² (2,647/sq mi)
- 2.3K
- 12.2 km² (4.7 sq mi)
- 12,470 (2016 census)
Wallsend derives its name as the location of the end of Hadrian’s Wall. The town hosted the fort Segedunum which protected the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall. In dedication to the Romans, Latin signs are dotted throughout the town. Much of Wallsend’s early industry was driven by coal mining.
Wallsend on Tyne is a town in Tyne and Wear in the northeast of England. It's industrial, with a population of almost 44,000 in 2011, and lies four miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne . It got its name as the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall.
Overview. History. Timeline. Map. Street View. Wallsend is an area of North Tyneside situated on the North banks of the River Tyne just over 3 miles east of Newcastle city centre. It's name derives from being the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall; and Wallsend is the location of Segedunum Roman Fort.
Street View. Wallsend. The town’s name is derived from its location as it is situated at the end of Hadrian’s Wall and home to Segedunum Roman Fort, which protects the eastern end of the wall. Visitors can explore Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum for an insight into the days of the Roman Empire and Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.